Infectious Disease Trends

Understanding diseases present within the community allows public health nurses to prioritize health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Analyze infectious diseases by: Defining epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence Evaluating the role of nursing in epidemiology Evaluating current infectious diseases locally, statewide, and nationally Associating three of the most current infectious diseases with Healthy People 2020 objectives Analyzing evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases Grading Rubric: Correctly defines epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence 3 Evaluates the role of nursing in epidemiology 3 Evaluates current infectious diseases locally, statewide, and nationally 5 Associates the three most current infectious diseases with Healthy People 2020 objectives 3 Analyzes evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases 4